Rare Antique Frontispiece of a Work about Ancient Chandeliers, 1781

Reference
BG-02675
Date
1781
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
34.5 x 23.0 cm (13.6 x 9.1 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 140

Antique frontispiece of volume 3 of 'Manuale di varj ornamenti tratti dalle fabbriche, e frammenti antichi' by Carlo Antonini. This work contains a series of ancient chandeliers.

Artists and Engravers: Carlo Antonini was a draughtsman, engraver and architect. He worked in Rome and Modena.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1781 Overall size: 23 x 34.5 cm. Image size: 15.5 x 21.5 cm.

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